Dec 19, 2010

Warmth vs. coolness

I thought I'd continue this little film vs. digital series with a shot from my latest roll of Kodak Portra 400NC. So far I think I'm liking the 400NC better than the 400VC but I can't decide if I like it better than the Fuji 400H... ahh too many suffixes. It's probably a moot point since the NC and VC are being discontinued.

Indoors, the differences are much more obvious (at least here it is). I love the "filmy" tones/feel of indoor shots and the much more noticeable grain. I think the film version is more inviting and moody while the digital version is a bit sterile and blah. (Even teddy can't make this digital picture interesting!) I've been told and have seen that Canon's colors are much cooler in general than Nikon's, so that could play a big factor here. Also, the EOS 3's autofocusing knocks the socks off the 5D's - notice I failed to focus the digital shot properly using autofocus.

Both shot at ISO 400, 50mm, f1.8, 1/2000.

Obviously I <3333 film.

18 comments :

  1. I can't decide which one I like best. Both versions look great :)

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  2. Interesting comparison. Wonder what a little warming would do to the digital version? Maybe even a WB adjustment.

    AF issues, hmm.

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  3. Teddy is having a lazy lie-in day =) yay

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  4. oh i do like the grain the film version. i'm also liking this comparison series :)

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  5. I quite like the blue tones in the digital shot, but I loooove the grainy background in the film version

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  6. Love this series, Alice. Please do keep them coming. I'm especially interested because I just purchased a new-to-me film dslr and I'm nervous, but excited, to try it out!

    I love the grain of the film - but I agree with Vickie, the blue tones of the digital shot nice.

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  7. I am SO impressed with your film knowledge!
    And, of course, the photos are gorgeous.

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  8. i don't know girl, but i rather like the digital version =)

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  9. film version = pretty. yes. please. :)

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  10. yes, seriously, there's something about film. isn't being able to autofocus with film awesome? i just shot a hassy with MF and i'm pretty sure i blew every shot. :(

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  11. for this photo I prefer the digital.
    I like its coolness.

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  12. although both versions are great, i love the film the most too :)

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  13. Definitely love the film version!
    But was thinking the same as Todd. Maybe the WB adjustment would make a difference too.

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  14. What a fantastic comparison! I love the film photo. I love shooting film, but still shoot a fair bit of digital too, mostly because I'm not completely confident in my abilities with film.

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